Released 20 years ago
Austin Sunday
Jandek · 2006
92 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
Sparse, haunting melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, evoking an unsettling intimacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for patience
- haunting melodies evoke intimacy
- exploratory structure with resolution
- ideal for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Austin Sunday' is part of Jandek's prolific output during the 2000s, following his 2004 album 'The Cell.' At this point in his career, Jandek had established a cult following and was exploring increasingly experimental approaches to songwriting and performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Throw Me Away 9:17
- 2 Ugly Man 7:17
- 3 Lithe Body 9:31
- 4 The Police 7:27
- 5 Run Away 5:38
- 6 If I Wanted 5:46
Disc 2
- 1 Wine You Devil 8:55
- 2 You Hold Me Up 5:43
- 3 You Just About Killed Me 6:58
- 4 Little While 5:42
- 5 Lonely Dog 6:56
- 6 Let Me Try Again 12:54
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